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Upon entering Tel Mithryn, Neloth will ask "Say, how would you like to help advance the art of magic?". Ask him if he needs any help:

Do you need help with your research?:"I suppose that depends. Are you willing to be an experimental subject?"

What kind of experiment do you want to do on me?:"Oh, nothing too dangerous. It should provide an additional spectral tether from your own lifespark to the aedric realm. You would experience it as a sort of... increased vigor. You would fight longer, feel stronger, that sort of thing. At least I think it will. Probably. Almost certainly. Of course, you never can tell."

At this point two options are presented:

No thanks. That sounds like a bad idea:"Seems like nobody is willing to put their life on the line for research any more. I'm sure Talvas won't mind being my test subject again."

I'd be glad to help:"Now stand still... it's my first time casting this spell, and I don't need any additional distractions."

If agreeing to help him, Neloth begins casting the experimental spell and remarks: "You won't feel a thing. But if you do, try not to scream too loudly. My ears are sensitive."

Once it takes effect, the "Neloth's Health Boost" ability will be added, which increases health by 25 points. He then parts with: "Off you go. If you discover any side effects, come back and tell me straight away."

The side effect for this spell is activated with water. Walking in water or getting wet from rain will change the effects of the spell. Rather than a boost, it reduces health permanently by 25 points. Once this occurs, return to Neloth and inform him of the side effects:

Your spell made me weaker once I got wet!:"Wet, you say? I suppose... yes, I can see how that would have inverted the tether. Unfortunate. Couldn't you simply avoid water? No, no, that won't do. Can't have you forgo bathing... The ashlands can leave one a bit pungent and it's, eh, obvious you've been through them. Here, I'll just remove it. Here's a bit of coin. Should help mitigate your inconvenience."

Once he reverses the effects, he grants a gold reward and this completes the quest.

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Sometimes, when asking Neloth if he needs help with his research, he responds with his usual, "I suppose that depends. Are you willing to be an experimental subject?" and then the conversation ends, as if you had exited.